team-member

Wm Dekrey

Fargo, ND

Licensed for 6 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Prior to starting his own criminal defense firm, Mr. DeKrey worked as a Federal Public Defender in Fargo, North Dakota, handling over 450 cases.His caseload primarily included alleged drug possession and distribution, illegal gun possession, noncitizen illegal reentry, child sexual abuse imagery, and supervised release violations. He also handled cases originating on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation and the Spirit Lake Dakota Reservation, including alleged murder, manslaughter, sexual assault, assault, arson, and others.Before becoming a public defender, Mr. DeKrey spent three years representing average people taking on large companies at an elite class action law firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He remains close with the firm and sometimes collaborates with them and others on cases involving civil rights and consumer protection violations.Mr. DeKrey graduated from the University of North Dakota and University of Minnesota Law School, both with honors.  

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

DeKrey HockPO Box 944Fargo, ND, 58102PO Box 944Fargo, ND, 58102

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
March 2, 2022

I was completely blindsided by a felony theft charge. It stemmed from wire fraud, committed by a hacker, at a company I was previously employed at. As a devoted wife, mother of two, hockey and baseball team lead, and known member of our community, I was devastated. The maximum sentence was 20 years imprisonment; $100,000 fine; or both. My head was swimming and I had a hard time getting through the days and being there for my family. Living over four hours away (from the county I was being charged in) proved to be a challenge when trying to retain an attorney. I received a recommendation from a local, well respected, attorney and am so grateful I was connected with Dane DeKrey and Bruce Ringstrom Jr. They understood the complexity of the case and took their time to listen to my story and get to know more about me and my family. Their assurances, open communication, and dedication to my case paid off. They worked with the prosecutor and investigator and my charges were dismissed! This nightmare is over. The time and energy they put into getting me through this was remarkable. Their patience and kindness will never be forgotten during those dark moments in my life. They knew what I had at stake and helped me to get my truth out there. I can now confidently go back to my life and I have them to thank for that.

Ryan
August 12, 2021

There is occasionally someone who comes across our path, who makes a significant impact on who we are, and who we become. Dane is one of those people in my life. I owe so much of my present freedom and my future success to Dane and his work ethic. The man is a breathing encyclopedia and knows the law inside and out. He went above and beyond for me. Safe to say that Dane and I spoke on a weekly basis, sometimes more than once a week, and frequent visits, including unexpected visits with the latest news and updates. Dane always got back to me and he never left me in the dark. Dane brought me to an outcome that I honestly couldn't have been happier with. He was honest, sincere, diligent and patient with me. Also, His sense of humor really helped me on certain days, to get through a hard time. I would recommend Dane one hundred times over. Dane treated me with dignity and kindness, and stayed true to his calling.

Kent
August 11, 2021

I've never been down as dark of a road as I was on when I was arrested in my case. It was a felony drug charge and I was looking at years in prison. But everything changed when I hired Dane. The moment he became my lawyer he began working miracles. He eventually got me a deal that included no jail time and a diversion program that makes it so that eventually nothing will be on my record. Both my probation officer and the judge said that they had never seen a deal as good as mine in such a serious case. That's when I knew hiring Dane was worth every penny. Dane saved me from that dark road and my family and I are forever grateful. Words really can't express our gratitude. He literally saved years of my life. I 100% recommend him to anyone who's charged with a crime and needs help.

Joe
July 26, 2021

Dane was my attorney when I was charged with two Federal drug crimes: distribution of a controlled substance and distribution of controlled substance that caused bodily harm. The best thing about Mr. DeKrey is that he isn’t the average lawyer who only looks at the dollar signs of your case, he actually cares about the people he defends and believes in fighting for a fair sentence. He fights for what is right and has a lot of drive and ambition to do whatever it takes – even if the odds are stacked against him. I could tell right away that he wanted to get to know me and my story and not just about why I was charged. I could see he cared. Dane is easy to talk to and was able to break down each part of the law so it didn’t feel so overwhelming. He did a great job explaining key details about the law that some may overlook. I felt confident that I was getting the best possible outcome for my case – the sentence Dane achieved was even better than what I expected. Dane visited me once if not twice weekly to check in and give updates about the case.He definitely exceeded my expectations when representing me compared to other lawyers in the past. If you want someone who truly cares about the people he is defending – an attorney that genuinely cares about your well being and the job he does – Dane DeKrey is the one.

anonymous
March 2, 2022

I was completely blindsided by a felony theft charge. It stemmed from wire fraud, committed by a hacker, at a company I was previously employed at. As a devoted wife, mother of two, hockey and baseball team lead, and known member of our community, I was devastated. The maximum sentence was 20 years imprisonment; $100,000 fine; or both. My head was swimming and I had a hard time getting through the days and being there for my family. Living over four hours away (from the county I was being charged in) proved to be a challenge when trying to retain an attorney. I received a recommendation from a local, well respected, attorney and am so grateful I was connected with Dane DeKrey and Bruce Ringstrom Jr. They understood the complexity of the case and took their time to listen to my story and get to know more about me and my family. Their assurances, open communication, and dedication to my case paid off. They worked with the prosecutor and investigator and my charges were dismissed! This nightmare is over. The time and energy they put into getting me through this was remarkable. Their patience and kindness will never be forgotten during those dark moments in my life. They knew what I had at stake and helped me to get my truth out there. I can now confidently go back to my life and I have them to thank for that.

Ryan
August 12, 2021

There is occasionally someone who comes across our path, who makes a significant impact on who we are, and who we become. Dane is one of those people in my life. I owe so much of my present freedom and my future success to Dane and his work ethic. The man is a breathing encyclopedia and knows the law inside and out. He went above and beyond for me. Safe to say that Dane and I spoke on a weekly basis, sometimes more than once a week, and frequent visits, including unexpected visits with the latest news and updates. Dane always got back to me and he never left me in the dark. Dane brought me to an outcome that I honestly couldn't have been happier with. He was honest, sincere, diligent and patient with me. Also, His sense of humor really helped me on certain days, to get through a hard time. I would recommend Dane one hundred times over. Dane treated me with dignity and kindness, and stayed true to his calling.

Kent
August 11, 2021

I've never been down as dark of a road as I was on when I was arrested in my case. It was a felony drug charge and I was looking at years in prison. But everything changed when I hired Dane. The moment he became my lawyer he began working miracles. He eventually got me a deal that included no jail time and a diversion program that makes it so that eventually nothing will be on my record. Both my probation officer and the judge said that they had never seen a deal as good as mine in such a serious case. That's when I knew hiring Dane was worth every penny. Dane saved me from that dark road and my family and I are forever grateful. Words really can't express our gratitude. He literally saved years of my life. I 100% recommend him to anyone who's charged with a crime and needs help.

Joe
July 26, 2021

Dane was my attorney when I was charged with two Federal drug crimes: distribution of a controlled substance and distribution of controlled substance that caused bodily harm. The best thing about Mr. DeKrey is that he isn’t the average lawyer who only looks at the dollar signs of your case, he actually cares about the people he defends and believes in fighting for a fair sentence. He fights for what is right and has a lot of drive and ambition to do whatever it takes – even if the odds are stacked against him. I could tell right away that he wanted to get to know me and my story and not just about why I was charged. I could see he cared. Dane is easy to talk to and was able to break down each part of the law so it didn’t feel so overwhelming. He did a great job explaining key details about the law that some may overlook. I felt confident that I was getting the best possible outcome for my case – the sentence Dane achieved was even better than what I expected. Dane visited me once if not twice weekly to check in and give updates about the case.He definitely exceeded my expectations when representing me compared to other lawyers in the past. If you want someone who truly cares about the people he is defending – an attorney that genuinely cares about your well being and the job he does – Dane DeKrey is the one.

anonymous
March 2, 2022

I was completely blindsided by a felony theft charge. It stemmed from wire fraud, committed by a hacker, at a company I was previously employed at. As a devoted wife, mother of two, hockey and baseball team lead, and known member of our community, I was devastated. The maximum sentence was 20 years imprisonment; $100,000 fine; or both. My head was swimming and I had a hard time getting through the days and being there for my family. Living over four hours away (from the county I was being charged in) proved to be a challenge when trying to retain an attorney. I received a recommendation from a local, well respected, attorney and am so grateful I was connected with Dane DeKrey and Bruce Ringstrom Jr. They understood the complexity of the case and took their time to listen to my story and get to know more about me and my family. Their assurances, open communication, and dedication to my case paid off. They worked with the prosecutor and investigator and my charges were dismissed! This nightmare is over. The time and energy they put into getting me through this was remarkable. Their patience and kindness will never be forgotten during those dark moments in my life. They knew what I had at stake and helped me to get my truth out there. I can now confidently go back to my life and I have them to thank for that.

Ryan
August 12, 2021

There is occasionally someone who comes across our path, who makes a significant impact on who we are, and who we become. Dane is one of those people in my life. I owe so much of my present freedom and my future success to Dane and his work ethic. The man is a breathing encyclopedia and knows the law inside and out. He went above and beyond for me. Safe to say that Dane and I spoke on a weekly basis, sometimes more than once a week, and frequent visits, including unexpected visits with the latest news and updates. Dane always got back to me and he never left me in the dark. Dane brought me to an outcome that I honestly couldn't have been happier with. He was honest, sincere, diligent and patient with me. Also, His sense of humor really helped me on certain days, to get through a hard time. I would recommend Dane one hundred times over. Dane treated me with dignity and kindness, and stayed true to his calling.

Kent
August 11, 2021

I've never been down as dark of a road as I was on when I was arrested in my case. It was a felony drug charge and I was looking at years in prison. But everything changed when I hired Dane. The moment he became my lawyer he began working miracles. He eventually got me a deal that included no jail time and a diversion program that makes it so that eventually nothing will be on my record. Both my probation officer and the judge said that they had never seen a deal as good as mine in such a serious case. That's when I knew hiring Dane was worth every penny. Dane saved me from that dark road and my family and I are forever grateful. Words really can't express our gratitude. He literally saved years of my life. I 100% recommend him to anyone who's charged with a crime and needs help.

Joe
July 26, 2021

Dane was my attorney when I was charged with two Federal drug crimes: distribution of a controlled substance and distribution of controlled substance that caused bodily harm. The best thing about Mr. DeKrey is that he isn’t the average lawyer who only looks at the dollar signs of your case, he actually cares about the people he defends and believes in fighting for a fair sentence. He fights for what is right and has a lot of drive and ambition to do whatever it takes – even if the odds are stacked against him. I could tell right away that he wanted to get to know me and my story and not just about why I was charged. I could see he cared. Dane is easy to talk to and was able to break down each part of the law so it didn’t feel so overwhelming. He did a great job explaining key details about the law that some may overlook. I felt confident that I was getting the best possible outcome for my case – the sentence Dane achieved was even better than what I expected. Dane visited me once if not twice weekly to check in and give updates about the case.He definitely exceeded my expectations when representing me compared to other lawyers in the past. If you want someone who truly cares about the people he is defending – an attorney that genuinely cares about your well being and the job he does – Dane DeKrey is the one.